Treating Interstitial Cystitis: Special Therapies and Surgery
Learn about the different types of treatment available to help manage interstitial cystitis.
Learn about the different types of treatment available to help manage interstitial cystitis.
Interstitial cystitis is a painful condition of the bladder. People with interstitial cystitis have a bladder wall that is tender and easily irritated. This leads to uncomfortable symptoms. Interstitial cystitis is chronic (ongoing). This means it has no cure. But it can be managed to help you feel better.
Interstitial cystitis is a type of bladder problem. It makes the bladder wall sore and easily irritated. This can cause pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. Read on for some helpful lifestyle changes that may be part of your treatment.
Incontinence may be treated with medicines or medical devices, by behavior changes, or with surgery.
Urethral implants (bulking agents) are one way to help treat incontinence due to a weak sphincter. Read on for details.
Treatment for urinary incontinence will depend on the cause of your problem and any other health issues you have. Read on for details.
Read on to learn about 3 ways to treat your incontinence: Timed voiding, bladder retraining, and self-catheterization.
Urinary incontinence is the leaking of urine from the bladder. In some cases, medicine can reduce or stop the leaking. It is mainly given for urge incontinence. Your healthcare provider will talk with you about your choices.
If you understand how specific treatments may affect your quality of life, you can decide which ones you’d choose or refuse. You may want to talk to your healthcare provider about the possible benefits and risks of treatments.
A durable power of attorney for healthcare is only as good as the person you name to be your agent. If this person knows your treatment wishes and is willing to carry them out, you’ll probably be well-represented. Be sure to tell your agent what’s important to you.